View Poll Results: How Many Passes To BBS

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  • 1 pass WTG

    5 5.38%
  • 2 passes WTG and XTG

    24 25.81%
  • 2 passes WTG and ATG

    23 24.73%
  • All Three

    41 44.09%
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    I do two using the gradual stubble removal technique. I have no problems with razor burn trying to get bbs in one pass as I used to do. I enjoy a second pass anyhow for the pleasure of lathering after the rinse.

    I voted wtg/xtg but like mparker and some of the other posters there is some ATG in the mix depending on the area of my face and neck.
    Be careful how you treat people on your way up, you may meet them again on your way back down.

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    Add me to the all three category. I usually only have to shave once or twice a week and I like to give it just a little bit extra attention when I do.

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    all three. i love to show off and brag about the bbs shave to the people who use the mach 10's

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    WTG, ATG for me.

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    Quote Originally Posted by cessnabird View Post
    I wonder if I'm the only one who does 2 wtg passes.? I don't actually prefer bbs. Just a nice smooth shave. Anyone else go just wtg?
    Nope you're not the only one: I usually do 2 WTG passes and I have a clean and comfortable shave (for 6 to 8 hours); if I need a BBS shave - usually for a special occasion or, as I shave in the morning, if I need a clean shave in the evening - I do my usual 2 WTG passes and one more ATG (if I choose this setup, I normally wait one day before shaving again: I have noticed that if I do the BBS shave two consecutive days I increase the risk of razor burns).

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    WTG + XTG + ATG + Water Pass = BBS

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    I do the basic 3 wtg,xtg,atg usually followed by specific clean up areas atg. The chin usually gets a couple wtg so that the atg is easier.

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    My technique is changing as I am exploring new territories on a daily basis.
    I do two passes on my sideburns (WTG, ATG) and below my jaw bone (2x XTG, my grain is horizontal there) and three passes everywhere else.

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    I really find that a pass with the grain and one across the grain works great for me. Then just a little clean up on a couple of tricky areas and sticky smooth. I have noticed that when I have tried a three pass type shave, that my face is easier to redden and get a little blotchy.

    Lynn

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    Quote Originally Posted by Lynn View Post
    I really find that a pass with the grain and one across the grain works great for me. Then just a little clean up on a couple of tricky areas and sticky smooth. I have noticed that when I have tried a three pass type shave, that my face is easier to redden and get a little blotchy.

    Lynn
    Maybe your razor isn't sharp enough?
    Just kidding Lynn!

    On days when I'm just shaving for the sake of shaving, I do a single wtg. When I'm testing razors, I do wtg, atg, xtg, and just enough atg for assessment or I risk redness occasionally as well. I guess mine aren't sharp enough either!

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